Strong internal audit is essential to good governance in public pension systems. What other performance improvements are important to consider? #internalaudit #governance #publicpensions

On average, women earn 84% of men's wages. That percentage is even smaller for women of color–contributing to income insecurity in retirement. Pensions help to close these income gaps for women and provide security in retirement. protectpensions.org/2023/03/22/pen…

Investment operations transformation can lead to efficiencies and value-add activities. How can public pension funds achieve this while balancing costs? #investmentoperations #transformation #efficiency

And also - how can younger members educate themselves now on how to be able to afford to stay in their homes. #financialliteracy #RetirementPlanning

Love to see these large accessible events coming back. Have missed this. And CalPERS putting on a master class in member engagement and education through virtual and in person channels

Never too early to plan

Evaluating a pension plan’s investment return assumption should (and typically does) include abundant input & feedback from investment experts & actuarial professionals & should reflect consideration of factors denoted in actuarial standards of practice. buff.ly/3CtKoNi

Did you know that pension plans support significant economic activity in MN? #ProudPensionProvider In 2020, retiree pension spending supported $7.6 billion of economic output across the state, which added $4.5 billion in value to the economy. Learn more: bit.ly/42szdkn

What should public pensions know about the Healthcare Enhancement for Local Public Safety Act (HELPS)? Find answers to frequently asked questions here: bit.ly/3YKHY7j

Providing sustainable retirement benefits to members should be the goal of public pension systems. How can this be achieved while balancing risk and reward? #publicpensions #sustainableretirement #riskandrewards

Interesting read

Implementing new investment systems can be challenging, but it can also create opportunities for better decision-making and improved performance. How can public pension funds successfully navigate this process? #investmentsystems #decisionmaking #performanceimprovement

Data and technology transformation is crucial for public pension systems. What are some innovative ways to leverage business intelligence and analytics? #businessintelligence #analytics #publicpensions

Cybersecurity risks are a growing concern for public pension systems. How can these risks be mitigated without sacrificing innovation? #cybersecurity #publicpensions

Innovation is key to the future of public pensions, but it must be balanced with risk management. How can public pension systems strike the right balance? #publicpensions #innovation #riskmanagement

Good read about the Social Security debate. Key point in the article: Pushing the full retirement age to 70 would lead to a nearly 20% cut in benefits. ow.ly/3Yg850NuLTp #retirement Bailey Schulz USA TODAY

Time is a flat circle. Is this a good idea? benefitnews.com/advisers/news/…

View a variety of resources on ESG issues on the NASRA website: buff.ly/2TA1WzO #muniland

Funding a pension plan takes place over many years and typically involves a combination of contributions from employees and employers, which are invested to generate investment earnings. buff.ly/2lifz7h #muniland

Should more states consider funding pensions like this?